Cucumber Salad Surprise
Fresh, vibrant, and full of delightful textures, Cucumber Salad Surprise is the ultimate quick and easy summer side dish that bursts with garden-fresh goodness. Crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions create the perfect base, while crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds add a savory, nutty crunch. The star of the recipe is the zesty homemade dressing—a harmonious blend of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and fresh dill—that ties everything together with a lively, tangy sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or BBQs. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld and wow your guests with the "surprise" of its irresistible taste and texture! Perfect for lovers of fresh salads, cucumber recipes, and Mediterranean flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup toasted almonds
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.
Roughly chop the toasted almonds and add them to the salad for a crunchy texture.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad for added flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your Cucumber Salad Surprise!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.7 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2923 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1227 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2664 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
